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[Welland Tribune, 17 December 1897]
Mrs. Waddell, aunt of Mrs. Chas. Lewis, died on Wednesday evening (8th) of last week at the age of 58 years, of typhoid pneumonia. Interment took place at St. Paul’s cemetery on Friday last, Rev. P.W. Smith officiating. The pall-bearers were: C. Riselay, Wm. Anderson, Thos. Warren, Wm. Rainsford, Thos. Lewis and John Lewis.
[Welland Tribune, 24 September 1897]
Elisha C. Taylor, who died at his residence in Pelham on Thursday evening, Sept. 16th inst., was born on the farm on which he resided all his life, and which was purchased by his father, John Taylor, from the Crown in 1790.The Taylor family were natives of Duchess county, New Jersey, and were members of the Society of Friends. They came to Canada as U.E. Loyalists-John Taylor referred to being at that time eighteen years of age.
Our subject, Elisha C. Taylor, was twice married. His first wife was Caroline Moore; his second, Hannah Cox of West Creek, N.J., who survives. Of his children eleven survive, and all were in attendance at the funeral. They are in order of age, as follows: _ Mrs. (Rev.) J.F. Barker, Hamilton; Mrs. Thomas Hill, Pelham; J. Bruce Taylor, Welland; A.E. Taylor, Niagara Falls; Mrs. (Dr.) Karn, Picton; L.H. Taylor, Niagara Falls; James B. Taylor, South Pelham; Mattie, at home; Mrs. Park Southworth, Pelham; and Charles and Alberta, at home. Until within a comparatively recent time Mr. Taylor was a strong, healthy man for his years, but last spring he suffered from lagrippe, and this was followed by jaundice, which proved fatal, after an illness of five months borne with true Christian patience and resignation. At the time of his death he was in the 74th year of his age. In politics Mr. Taylor was a pronounced Liberal, but always avoided rather than sought public office or position. In religious belief, like his forefathers, he was a consistent member of the Society of Friends.
The funeral took place on Sunday from his late residence at 10 a.m., services in friends’ meeting house, where Pastor William Rogers gave an appropriate address from the inspired and inspiring promise of holy writ, “I am the resurrection and the life.” William Wetherald also spoke in feeling and eloquent language of the deceased, whom he had known as warm friend for fifty years. The funeral was the largest ever held in that section of country, the community assembling on masse to testify their love and esteem for one so eminently deserving. The pall-bearers were the five sons of deceased, and Thomas Hill, the eldest son-in-law. The grandchildren present included Dr. Barker of the Johns Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, as well as all those living in this section. The floral offerings were profuse and indescribably beautiful. Among them were a pillow, the gift of the five sons; a sheaf and sickle, from A.E. and L.H. Taylor, and a wreath from Mrs. Frank Rounds, Welland.
Deceased was possessed of warm social qualities and a genial, sunshiny nature, as well as deep religious convictions; and his removal leaves a void in the community that will not be soon nor easily filled. But our loss is his gain. As the sequel of a well-spent life, death had for him no terrors, the grave no sting. In common with this community the TRIBUNE feels his loss as that of a friend, and tenders most sincere sympathy to those more immediately and deeply bereaved.
A BUSINESS PIONEER OF THIS SECTION PASSES AWAY
[Welland Tribune, 24 September 1897]
For some time past J.C. Harris has been very ill, at times apparently somewhat improved and again becoming worse. He had a host of friends and they were most solicitous for his welfare and, though it seemed like hoping against hope, all joined in wishing him restoration in health.
But it was not to be. The best medical attention was given him and affectionate friends nursed him, but age had taken away his old-time vigor and he was unable to withstand the ravages of disease. For the past few days he lay in a semi-conscious condition, his mind at times wandering back to scenes and incidents of former years, and the physicians said the end was near.
Saturday morning, Sept. 18, the messenger of death came and surrounded by his family, the kindly old man, who had been everyone’s friend, breathed his last. His death will be generally regretted among all classes in the Niagara district.
Some 40 years ago he came to St. Catharines, and his firm, Harris & Berston, did a very large business in tobacco. Upon the death of his partner, Mr. Harris continued the business alone, and to the last was keenly interested in all details pertaining to his business. He had the reputation of being scrupulously honest in his business dealings, and did a large trade throughout the district.
He was born 78 years ago in Nova Scotia. When 10 years old he came with his father to Fonthill, and later on, he and his brother started a cigar factory there. Then John Berston entered the firm, and later Wm. Berston, with whom Mr. Harris started business in St. Catharines.
He leaves to mourn him a wife and daughter, Mrs. E. Neelon, and to them will go out sympathy and condolence.
Mr. Harris had been an alderman of the city and was a member of St. George lodge, A.F. and A.M., and Mount Moriah Chapter. In politics he was a life-long Reformer.-Standard.
Mr. Harris’s funeral took place on Tuesday and was very largely attended. Interment at Fonthill.
ELIZABETH MCROBERTS
[WELLAND TRIBUNE, 24 September 1897]
Niagara Falls, N.Y., Sept. 21-Mrs. Elizabeth McRoberts, 65 years of age, threw herself into the Niagara River just above the Falls this afternoon. Her body passed over the Falls a moment later. Mrs. McRoberts left her home in Buffalo at noon today, telling her son that she was going out of town on business. She evidently took a trolley car direct to the Falls, and shortly after her arrival threw herself over. She had been in ill-health for some time, and this probably unbalanced her mind.
[Welland Tribune, 10 September 1897]
Died, August 13, Phoebe Gainer, beloved with of the late Wm. Palmer of Burlingame, Kansas, formerly a resident of Oxford Co., in the 75th year of her age.
The above is the sister of Jacob and John Gainer of Welland county. She was born in Pelham on Jan. 1, 1822; was married in the year 1843 to Wm. S. Palmer and in December, 1878, they removed to Burlingame, Kansas, where they have since resided. She was sick about two weeks. The very warm weather and old age combined brought on a low fever, and in spite of all that loving hands could do, God took her to himself. She was a birthright member to the Society of Friends. She has swerved neither to the right not to the left from the faith of their fathers, but lived a life of patience and fidelity to her family, her friends and her God. Truly we can say, she has gone to her reward. She was conscious to the last, and recognized each one as they came to her bedside. Her last hours will be precious to the memory of her children, as they gathered about her and each received a kiss and silent blessing. She will be greatly missed in the neighborhood, as in time of sickness she was a comfort and help. She will be missed in the meeting at Emporia, which she frequently attended, and she leaves a vacancy in the home that can never be filled. The funeral was conducted by the meeting to which she belonged and was largely attended by friends from Emporia. “She is not dead, but sleepeth.” Surely they are blessed who sleep in the Lord.
[Welland Tribune, 6 August 1897]
Wm. H. Shisler, M.D., son of Jacob Shisler, is visiting in Welland county. He was once a student under geo. A. Clark at Fort Erie; passing the entrance he attended the Welland high school under the late J. Murison Dun; from Welland he went to Boston, Mass., and secured a position as night operator on the Boston & Albany railroad. Working short hours Mr. Shisler was able to prosecute his studies; graduating with the degree of doctor of medicine this year. The doctor is accompanied on his home trip by his wife and little daughter, Jessie Jenneatta, Robert Telfer, his brother-in-law, (on his way to Bruce Co,) and Miss Merriel Chesley, the daughter of the late lamented superintendent of the Boston & Albany railroad.
[Welland Tribune, 2 May 1884]
MRS. JOHN DUNIGAN- We are called this week to record the death of Mrs. John Dunigan, which occurred on Monday night last. Mrs. Dunigan was a native of Oneida, County, N.Y., was married to Mr. Dunigan at Utica, and after residing some time in Western New York came with her husband and family to Canada in 1858; having been for the past thirty years a resident of Welland and vicinity. Her children, Warner and Albert Dunigan and Mrs. James Bridges, were all abroad at the time of her death, which occurred quite suddenly and unexpectedly. A few evenings previous she attended a public gathering in town, death resulting from the effects of a severe cold on the lungs. Mrs. Dunigan was a woman without reproach, with charity toward all and malice to none, possessing more than the esteem-the love-of all who knew her. The funeral was held on Wednesday, services by Rev. J. McEwen, Presbyterian, and interment at Fonthill Cemetery. The general attendance testified the public regret at the passing away of this good and respected woman, and those near and dear who survive have the sympathy of all friends.
Thorold News
[Welland Tribune, 20 August 1897]
Another old landmark has passed away in the person of Geo. McKonachie, who conducted a blacksmith shop on the town line between Thorold and Merritton for so many years. The deceased was one of the best known and most skilful horse doctors in the country. The funeral took place on Tuesday to Lakeview cemetery, Rev. Mr. Cook conducting the services. The pallbearers, who by the way, were all blacksmiths were- John Grenville, Geo. Turner, Jas. McGill, Rich. Shriner, Jerry Upper, Wm. Notman.
[Welland Tribune, 6 August 1897]
The body of the wife of the Rev. A.R. Spencer of Rushford, N.Y., was brought to Fonthill on Monday for interment. The funeral took place on Tuesday and was largely attended. Mrs. Spencer, nee Linderberry, was formerly from this vicinity, and was greatly respected by a large circle of friends. Died: 31 July 1897
[Welland Tribune, 3 September 1897]
Last week we noted the illness of the child of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. A. Marr of Pittsburg, Pa., who were visiting Mr. Marr’s old home here. We regret to have to state that the child has since died. Mr. and Mrs. Marr were advised to return home thinking that might induce recovery of the little one from his illness, but the child got worse in Buffalo and on Thursday last week passed to be with Him who has said, “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for as such is the kingdom of heaven.” The funeral took place at Pittsburg on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Marr have the deep sympathy of all friends in their peculiarly distressing bereavement.